[nick20]

This is open to anyone who can answer, not specifically the LD crowd.

I purchased a pair of Sony A1k's, and this amp. Nothing has arrived yet, and I understand burn in with the headphones, but now a question on tube amp burn in.


1. Roughly how long is a good generalization for 'burning in'? 100 hours? 200 hours?

2. Can I burn in with the amp with the headphones plugged in?

3. And what's a good rule about turning the amp/off? Say I will listen to my headphones 3 times a day, likely once in the morning, once in the afternoon and onces in the evening. Should I just turn it on from the first session, and leave it on until I'm done? Or turn it off after the second session? (a few hours before the next session)

 

[vcoheda]

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Originally Posted by nick20 /img/forum/go_quote.gif 1. Roughly how long is a good generalization for 'burning in'? 100 hours? 200 hours? 2. Can I burn in with the amp with the headphones plugged in? 3. And what's a good rule about turning the amp/off?

1. my LD2++ sounded pretty good right out of the box, but i think it will reach optimal performance after about 50-100 hours.

2. i would burn in the amp with the headphones plugged in.

3. the LD2++ gets pretty hot. i would turn it off in between sessions.

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by vcoheda /img/forum/go_quote.gif 1. my LD2++ sounded pretty good right out of the box, but i think it will reach optimal performance after about 50-100 hours. 2. i would burn in the amp with the headphones plugged in. 3. the LD2++ gets pretty hot. i would turn it off in between sessions.

Thanks. The LD2 will be right under a open AC vent. It's about ~6 cooler on my desk than my bedroom (~75).

I've heard that problems can come to the tubes from start up, and they talk about running it continually, but what about 3 times during different intervals?

 

[vcoheda]

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Originally Posted by nick20 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've heard that problems can come to the tubes from start up, and they talk about running it continually, but what about 3 times during different intervals?

unless the intervals are very short, i would probably turn off the LD2++. other tube amps maybe you could leave on all day. i dont think i would leave on the ++ all day though.

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by vcoheda /img/forum/go_quote.gif unless the intervals are very short, i would probably turn off the LD2++. other tube amps maybe you could leave on all day. i dont think i would leave on the ++ all day though.

Thanks for your opinion. And likely the way I plan on using it. Anyone else?

 

[mwallace573]

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Originally Posted by nick20 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for your opinion. And likely the way I plan on using it. Anyone else?

I usually turn mine on when I get home from work around 5:00 and don't usually turn it off till around 12:00. No problems so far.

Keep in mind that I have replaced the power tubes to a Russian made model. If you want to get into "Tube Rolling", run a quick search for your amp, as there are a few big threads on the subject about the LD2++.

I can also echo all the burn in suggestions listed above. Let us know how it pairs up with the Sony. Have fun.

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by mwallace573 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I usually turn mine on when I get home from work around 5:00 and don't usually turn it off till around 12:00. No problems so far. Keep in mind that I have replaced the power tubes to a Russian made model. If you want to get into "Tube Rolling", run a quick search for your amp, as there are a few big threads on the subject about the LD2++. I can also echo all the burn in suggestions listed above. Let us know how it pairs up with the Sony. Have fun.

Yeah I already have the "tube rolling for LD2++" thread bookmarked. I'll give it some time to burn in and get adjusted to the sound sonically, before I swap out the tubes. I plan on replacing stock with Russian or NOS tubes.




Thanks,


-Nick